VfB Eichstaett Overview

Van der Vaart compares Van Dijk to a 'Boeing 747' after Japan draw

Rafael van der Vaart has launched a stinging attack on Virgil van Dijk, comparing the Netherlands captain to a commercial airliner following a shaky defensive display against Japan. Despite the Liverpool man finding the net in the 2-2 draw, Van der Vaart admitted he was stunned by the defender's lack of mobility during the Netherlands' World Cup opener.

Netherlands vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Netherlands vs Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 kits revealed

Get a first look at Japan’s 2026 kits ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E, and F

Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E and F, plus NYC restaurants to watch matches and sample global flavors.

Netherlands vs Japan predictions: Oranje to start strongly in Dallas

The 2026 World Cup is finally here, and we’ve got three Netherlands vs Japan predictions for their Group F tie on Sunday, June 14.

Japan v Iceland - International Friendly

Endo withdraws from Japan World Cup squad & RETIRES from international duty

Japan captain Wataru Endo has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup squad due to a persistent injury, bringing a premature end to his international career. The Liverpool midfielder confirmed he is stepping away from the national team entirely after failing to recover in time for the tournament in North America.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Trabzonspor	34	20	9	5	61	39	22	69	L W D L D
4	Besiktas	34	17	9	8	59	40	19	60	D L W D L
5	Istanbul Basaksehir	34	16	9	9	58	35	23	57	W W L W D
6	Goztepe	34	14	13	7	42	32	10	55	L W D W D
7	Samsunspor	34	13	12	9	46	45	1	51	W L W W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form